Topic: Microtrack Bug Report

[plucks]

i just had a weird one after last nite.
I had NO problems starting it up or anything like that, but in both sets at exactly 598,281kB file size it would stop recording!!??  I found that extremely strange to have it happen twice with the exact same file sizes.
I am using the Dane-Elec card.  It would start back up immediately when i hit record tho. 

Fortunately i was running backup DAT so i can splice it, but how bizzare. 
oh yeah...this file size was at 16/44.1 which is 57:34 time

I had *exactly* the same problem exept I was using a hitachi 4gb microdrive. I was trying 16/48 via the spdif input.  I have not retried again with the new firmware.

which part was exactly the same?  The file size stoppage?

[Chad817]

with the new firmware, it says:

New Items:
   - S/PDIF is enhanced to 24-bit/48kHz, and is more reliable

with the old firmware, I had also experienced the freezing when I went to record via S/PDIF  in about 5 or 6 recording tests today, the unit hasn't frozen on me yet.  granted, time will tell how reliable it actually is.  but at this point, the S/PDIF does seem more stable with the new firmware.

very cool. once I hear this thing is reliably doing 24/48 via s/pdif, I'm on it.

[rdvdijk]

rec time available on a 4gb card set to 16bits with the new firmware shows only 03:01:59 which is not correct.  maybe i'll test it out to see how much time i can get.

That is not incorrect. This unit can only record up til 2GB files. So, 16bit/44.1kHz can record 11338 seconds, which is 3:08:58 .. Hm.. Still a few minutes off-the-mark

Roel

[Steelcorner27]

My 1\4 TRS input jacks don't fit the plugs very tightly, is this the overall opinion?

IF anyone is not having this problem I could use som sugestions as to a brand (right angle if at all possible) that has a little snugger fit. Currently I am using a SoundPro dongal.

Brad

[Todd R]

I can make you some nice silver-clad interconnects for the MT if you'd like.  Check my post at the top of the retail section for more general information.  I've made both cables with both right-angle and straight 1/4" TRS plugs and both have fit snug and fine.  I can make the other end with XLRs, RCAs, 1/8" mini (male or female), etc.

Otherwise, the G&H Rightfoot is a nice 1/4" right-angle plug that fits the tight spaces of the MT.

[silentmark]

The meters suck balls.

As has been reported in the "real-life" thread, the meters appear to work fine then at some point (I have seen reports from 20 minutes to 50 minutes approx.) they start to show full bars until you get a sound source, then it is flickering showing levels with the peak bars moving. There is a definate delay in the peak bars as well.

A small peave right now with the meters, but the good news it appears as if 24bit up to 48 works through the spidf. Hopefully the 2g limit is resolved with an auto start or something AND I would like to see the meters revamped, ditch the peak bar as it is crap, add some dB numbers and just make them work properly 

[Steelcorner27]

I can make you some nice silver-clad interconnects for the MT if you'd like.  Check my post at the top of the retail section for more general information.  I've made both cables with both right-angle and straight 1/4" TRS plugs and both have fit snug and fine.  I can make the other end with XLRs, RCAs, 1/8" mini (male or female), etc.

Otherwise, the G&H Rightfoot is a nice 1/4" right-angle plug that fits the tight spaces of the MT.

Thanks Todd I think I will go that route..unless your ready to mod the unit with some mini xlr's that would be nice. At any rate I will be getting in touch with you soon.

Brad

[it-goes-to-eleven]

AND I would like to see the meters revamped, ditch the peak bar as it is crap, add some dB numbers and just make them work properly 

Agreed.. These guys have a LOT of development to do in the basic features department.  Obviously, there are still a tons of bugs. Beyond the bugs, there are a lot of features they could and should add that wouldn't be that difficult.  Like just printing the amount of gain (ala the 722). I shouldn't be setting it to "3 bars" before a show, I should be setting it at 28.5 dB. Etc..

I just have to keep telling myself that the R-1 is no better because it has been out for a long time and still doesn't have decent support for shows longer than 2 hours (which to me suggests a lack of on-going development).

[udovdh]

Maybe open an new Microtrack Bug report for the newer firmware?
Then we can separately mention the issues (new and old) of the newer firmware.

[jcrab66]

well, i finally tested this thing, ran it until the end of the media, problem is that it didnt write the file when the media was full. The file doesnt show up on the media but when the card is installed in the microtracker it says media is full, anyone have this problem yet? Kind of sucks because i was monitoring the thing while it was recording and was gonna hit the "rec" button with about 5 seconds left so it would write the file but when i went to do that it pretty much froze up and said media was full. Anyone know how I might recover this file that is causing the media to show full?

[Steelcorner27]

well, i finally tested this thing, ran it until the end of the media, problem is that it didnt write the file when the media was full. The file doesnt show up on the media but when the card is installed in the microtracker it says media is full, anyone have this problem yet? Kind of sucks because i was monitoring the thing while it was recording and was gonna hit the "rec" button with about 5 seconds left so it would write the file but when i went to do that it pretty much froze up and said media was full. Anyone know how I might recover this file that is causing the media to show full?

The only time I saw that on mine John is before I formated the CF.

Brad

[bobusn]

Hi folks,

I considered posting this on the "Real Life Experiences" thread, but figured here was more appropriate. Right now my MicroTrack is totally useless (not heavy enough to use as a doorstop) and I can't even perform the firmware update, much less take advantage of it.

The little bugger consistently tells me record time available is 00:00:-1, regardless of media (included Kodak CF or 4GB Hitachi Microdrive), or whether the media is formatted in the device or on a PC. In fact, files on the card prior to "formatting" in the device are still there afterward. I'm unable to use the MicroTrack as a USB device on either of my three XP computers, as it never seems to allow itself to be properly recognized (and I've ruled out a bad USB cable). It does not show any files on the CF cards, even when I load the firmware update or mp3/wav files onto the cards via a card reader.

Any ideas? Thanks!

[jcrab66]

well, i finally tested this thing, ran it until the end of the media, problem is that it didnt write the file when the media was full. The file doesnt show up on the media but when the card is installed in the microtracker it says media is full, anyone have this problem yet? Kind of sucks because i was monitoring the thing while it was recording and was gonna hit the "rec" button with about 5 seconds left so it would write the file but when i went to do that it pretty much froze up and said media was full. Anyone know how I might recover this file that is causing the media to show full?

The only time I saw that on mine John is before I formated the CF.

Brad

well it was definitly formatted, there are currently 3 filles on the card and it recorded no probs but it got to the end and just froze up....

[John Kelly]

Hi folks,

I considered posting this on the "Real Life Experiences" thread, but figured here was more appropriate. Right now my MicroTrack is totally useless (not heavy enough to use as a doorstop) and I can't even perform the firmware update, much less take advantage of it.

The little bugger consistently tells me record time available is 00:00:-1, regardless of media (included Kodak CF or 4GB Hitachi Microdrive), or whether the media is formatted in the device or on a PC. In fact, files on the card prior to "formatting" in the device are still there afterward. I'm unable to use the MicroTrack as a USB device on either of my three XP computers, as it never seems to allow itself to be properly recognized (and I've ruled out a bad USB cable). It does not show any files on the CF cards, even when I load the firmware update or mp3/wav files onto the cards via a card reader.

Any ideas? Thanks!

Yeah - return it for a new one.   It sounds like you just got a bad one.

[plucks]

i just had a weird one after last nite.
I had NO problems starting it up or anything like that, but in both sets at exactly 598,281kB file size it would stop recording!!??  I found that extremely strange to have it happen twice with the exact same file sizes.
I am using the Dane-Elec card.  It would start back up immediately when i hit record tho. 

Fortunately i was running backup DAT so i can splice it, but how bizzare. 
oh yeah...this file size was at 16/44.1 which is 57:34 time

I had *exactly* the same problem exept I was using a hitachi 4gb microdrive. I was trying 16/48 via the spdif input.  I have not retried again with the new firmware.

which part was exactly the same?  The file size stoppage?

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